Arlene Dickinson

Arlene Dickinson is a mother of four and grandmother of three; the CEO of Venture Communications; founder of Arlene Dickinson Enterprises and YouInc.com venture capitalist; co-star on the CBC series’ Dragons’ Den and The Big Decision; and author of the #1 Best Selling book Persuasion. She is the national spokesperson for The Breakfast Clubs of Canada; an Honorary Captain of the Royal Canadian Navy; and has been honoured by PROFIT and chosen by Chatelaine’s as one of the TOP 100 Women Business Owners. Dickinson is also the recipient of honorary degrees from Mount Saint Vincent University and Saint Mary’s University.